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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,819.58, 328,270.55 and 150,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,819.58, 328,270.55 and 150,718.56 is: 226,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,819.58 : 328,270.55 = 150,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,819.58/328,270.55 = 150,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,819.58x = 328,270.55 × 150,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,819.58x = 49,476,463,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,463,832.82/218,819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,106.20

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